Yesterday saw the Catalan parliament vote to ban bullfighting in Catalonia from 2012. However, the move, which was supported by the three main pro-Catalan parties, has been widely condemned in other areas of Spain and is likely to be challenged. The BBC report notes:

Barcelona won top place in the British Travel Awards, beating long time rival Paris as the Best City Break Destination.

The annual awards are acknowledged as the largest arbiter of public opinion towards travel in the UK. The British Travel Awards 2010 Gala Dinner is already scheduled for Thursday 4th November at Battersea Evolution, London […]

The Boat Show returns to Barcelona on November 7th at the Fira de Barcelona and Port Vell, continuing until November 15th.

As usual at the Barcelona Boat Show 2009 – Salón Náutico Internacional de Barcelona 2009 – the big ship builders and leading nautical companies will be showcasing their products. This event is now one […]

Autumn 2009 in Barcelona is chock a block with exhibitions, concerts, festivals and theatre to cater for every taste. The boys from Depeche Mode make a visit to Palau Sant Jordi on 21st November, while Marilyn Manson is set to appear at the next door Sant Jordi Club on 4th December.